The Kosovo Security Force (KSF) and the US Department of Defense have signed the Communication Interoperability and Security Agreement (CISMOA), a key document that enables secure information sharing and enhanced interoperability between the two forces.
The agreement was signed in Pristina by the Commander of the KSF, Lieutenant General Bashkim Jashari, and Major General John Phillips, Director of Communications and Cybersecurity at the US European Command (EUCOM).
The US Embassy in Pristina described this agreement as an important step towards strengthening bilateral cooperation.
“Kosovo is the 33rd global partner to sign the CISMOA, improving communications security and interoperability. An important step forward in the strengthening and security of our two nations,” the US embassy said in a statement.
The Kosovar Ministry of Defense, for its part, said the agreement is of particular importance as it enables the use of advanced defense technology and the exchange of secure and cryptographic data.
In a reaction on social media, the acting Prime Minister of Kosovo, Albin Kurti, said that this agreement is a continuation of the commitments to common security.
“I congratulate the Commander of the KSF, Lieutenant General Bashkim Jashari, and the Minister of Defense Ejup Maqedonci for this important achievement in building the capacity of the KSF and express my gratitude to the United States for their continued support,” Kurti wrote.
What is CISMOA?
The Communications Interoperability and Security Memorandum of Agreement (CISMOA) is an agreement that the United States enters into with international partners to enable the secure exchange of sensitive military information and the use of advanced communications equipment.
This agreement is fundamental to improving interoperability between partner nations’ militaries and the United States and is considered a cornerstone for deepening defense cooperation.
By signing the CISMOA, Kosovo joins a global network of 33 partners that share common standards for security and communications./REL/
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